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GB-Colchester: 0464(a) -PA - Refurbishment of 27 Play Parks

Colchester City Council

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19 Aug 2026 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council commissioned works to refurbish and replace play equipment in up to four public play parks in Colchester. The requirement covers part refurbishment and kit replacement to LEAP-style industry specifications and standards, or the requirements set out in the accompanying specification. It is a works contract focused on playground and park equipment, including equipment supply and associated refurbishment activity. The procurement was divided into two batches: Batch 6, South, covering two play parks, and Batch 8, West, covering two play parks. Contractors could seek one or both batches. The work is delivered in Colchester, within the East of England, for the Council.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded. It used the ESPO Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment Framework, reference 115_25, Lot 1 for Playground Equipment. Bids closed on 3 August 2026 and the award was made on 12 August 2026. Batch 6 South was awarded to Sutcliffe Play Ltd, while Batch 8 West was awarded to HAGS-SMP Ltd. The recorded award value is £34,250 including both awarded batches and suppliers; no split by batch or supplier is provided. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. The procurement is recorded as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

For a future requirement of this type, credible suppliers would need to combine playground equipment manufacture or supply with practical refurbishment and installation capability. Relevant experience would include replacing play equipment in public parks, working safely in sites that remain accessible to the public, and delivering against LEAP-style playground specifications and applicable industry standards. The two successful suppliers were Sutcliffe Play Ltd and HAGS-SMP Ltd, both recorded as SMEs, showing that specialist playground businesses can compete through the relevant ESPO framework route. Businesses should be able to manage multiple park sites and work packages, provide compliant equipment, and deliver either complete or partial refurbishment rather than equipment supply alone.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0464(a) -PA - Refurbishment of 27 Play Parks

Notice Description

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a number of contractors to undertake the full or partial refurbishment of up to 4 parks across Colchester to LEAP style Industry Specifications & Standards or as described in the accompanying Specification document. This project will be undertaken via the ESPO Framework: Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment, Reference no: 115_25 - Lot 1 - Playground Equipment. This opportunity has been split into two (2) separate batches and Bidders may bid for either 1 or both batches: Batch 6:South - Part Refurbishment and Kit Replacement - 2 Play Parks Batch 8:West - Part Refurbishment and Kit Replacement - 2 Play Parks Site visits are not being arranged, but bidders may visit any of the sites but are reminded that these sites are currently open to the public. Full details are provided within the tender documents. Additional information: Awarded via the ESPO Framework: Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment, Reference no: 115_25 - Lot 1 - Playground Equipment. Batch 6:South - Part Refurbishment and Kit Replacement - 2 Play Parks - Awarded to Sutcliffe Play Ltd Batch 8:West - Part Refurbishment and Kit Replacement - 2 Play Parks - Awarded to HAGS-SMP Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
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Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Colchester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Sutcliffe Play Limited

HAGS-SMP LIMITED

Further Information

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